Banking & Finance

What They Say About Us

Banking & Finance

"Harper Macleod LLP recently advised Dunfermline Building Society and Nationwide Building Society in a joint facility of £55m to Castlerock Edinvar Housing Association. It also acted for AIB Group in the financing of the £60m development of Stonehouse Hospital. Managing Partner Professor Lorne Crerar heads the banking and finance group. The practice enjoys strong client praise: 'Due to the depth of experience within the team I cannot think of one area that they cannot assist us on'. Jacqui Fraser is particularly recommended".

The Legal 500, 2007

"Working out of the firm's Edinburgh and Inverness offices, the banking and finance team offers a broad range of expertise and is recommended by clients for its 'efficient service within short timescales, attention to detail and practical advice.' The lawyers provide in-house banking advice to secondary banks and financial institutions, and handle a wide range of finance matters, including property, corporate, educational and project finance. The group also fields 'dedicated social housing solicitors who enjoy a strong relationship with clients.' The team advised Dunfermline Building Society and Nationwide Building Society on a £55 million joint facility for Castlerock Edinvar Housing Association. It also advised AIB Group (UK) on a £60 million financing for a development by Stonehouse Hospitals. The team, described as 'proactive and solution-driven,' has been strengthened by the arrival of Jonathan Steele, who advises on acquisition finance, real estate finance and cross-border transactions.

Jacqueline Fraser leads the banking practice. Her notable work includes advising Bank Leumi (UK) on the £29 million refinancing of Progress Property, and acting for InBev (UK) on secured recoveries, lending and loan maintenance at all its Scottish outlets."

Chambers UK, 2008